"We have a big stretch coming up here against our division. It is important to get off on the right foot. We played better against Dallas and Pittsburgh. We are starting to find a little traction. It is nice winning before the break; the guys are feeling good today, and you get a little bit of time away to reset, regroup, and come back stronger. It is going to be a huge test for us this week. It starts tonight, and we go from there."
"We have dealt with injuries in the past. We don't put a lot of stock into when a guy goes out. We don't talk about it a lot. We have a close group that believes in themselves. Everyone knows how important certain players are. You lose Brady, you lose Chabot for a while, and Pinto is out. Part of it is depth within your team, having belief in guys who are going to play more minutes, and believing in your team game."
"It is great to have Sully here. We all know Sully from coming in and working with the Marlies this year. He is a long-time NHL player, a good player, and an offensive guy, so we brought him in here to help with the power play. Just a new voice and some different setups going forward right now. We don't need to complicate anything right now."
The Maple Leafs open a post-Christmas stretch with a crucial four-point divisional game against the Ottawa Senators. Toronto emphasizes the importance of starting the stretch well after building some traction before the break and using time off to reset and regroup. Ottawa notes parity across the Atlantic Division and credits roster depth and team belief for staying competitive despite key injuries. The Senators highlight the need for players to step up and take extra minutes. The coaches added Steve Sullivan to improve the Maple Leafs' power play, aiming for simpler setups and renewed chemistry on the units.
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